Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
If you crochet, you probably know the double crochet stitch well. But how about a Tunisian version? Learn how to do it here with over 30 step-by-step photos!
Tunisian crochet has many names but they all refer to the same technique that creates a fabric that closely resembles weaving and knitting.
This method of crochet uses a longer crochet hook with a stopper on one end or a crochet hook with a cord, to pick up loops in a forward pass and then work the loops off in a return pass.
Depending on the stitch, yarn, and hook size, the fabric may be very dense and thick or it could be lacey, light, and airy.
The Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch is a great beginner stitch because it is worked very similarly to the regular double crochet stitch.
This stitch is also very interesting because it can create different looks and textures, depending on how the hook is inserted into the stitches.
The swatch on the left was created by inserting the hook just like for a Tunisian simple stitch, but the swatch on the right was created by inserting the hook just like for a Tunisian knit stitch. They are very similar but the textures are different.
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PLUS! Tunisian Rainbow Moon Wall Hanging
You must see the partner pattern for this tutorial: The Rainbow Moon Wall Hanging, worked only in Tunisian double crochet, is the perfect pattern to try after some practice with the Tunisian double crochet.
This fun wall hanging is a quick and fun make that will brighten up any room. Play around with colors to match your own design and color schemes.
Tunisian Double Crochet Materials Needed:
Hook: 12" Size H 5.0 mm Furls Tunisian crochet hook or regular hook with no handle
Yarn: 1 ball of Sugar N Cream Yarn or medium 4 weight yarn of choice
How To Crochet The Tunisian Double Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
- Chain 16.
Row 1: Forward Pass:
- Yarn over,
- insert the hook into the 3rd chain from the hook,
- yarn over,
- and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over,
- and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over,
- insert the hook into the next chain,
- yarn over,
- and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over,
- and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook.
- Repeat Steps 8-13 across to complete the forward pass.
=15 loops on the hook.
Return Pass:
- Yarn over,
- and pull through the first loop on the hook.
- Yarn over,
- and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook.
- Repeat Steps 17-18 until 1 loop remains on the hook to complete the return pass.
Row 2: Forward Pass:
- Chain 1. (This counts as the first stitch.)
- Yarn over,
- and insert the hook into the next stitch.
You may insert the hook into the stitch however you like, but for this example, I am inserting the hook, just like for a Tunisian knit stitch, so I am inserting my hook between the front and back vertical bars of the next stitch.
Depending on the way you insert the hook, the texture will vary.
- Yarn over,
- and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over,
- and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook.
- Repeat Steps 21-26 across to complete the forward pass.
=15 loops on the hook.
Return Pass:
- Repeat Steps 15-19 to make the return pass.
- Repeat Steps 20-28 until the desired length.
- Bind off.
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